Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
- Light
- Low light to medium light. Best spot: an east window, or a few feet back from a south or west one.
- Water
- Keep evenly moist, never soggy
- Humidity
- Fine in ordinary indoor air
- Temperature
- Keep it above 45°F
- Potting mix
- An indoor potting mix with good drainage
- Pets
- Non-toxic (ASPCA)
How to care for a spider plant
Prefers medium light and tolerates deep shade, but not direct sun. It grows best in moist soil, though it survives drought, and should be watered less in winter. Chlorine and fluoride in tap water can burn the leaf tips, so rainwater or filtered water helps. Don't overfeed: too much fertilizer means fewer plantlets. Plantlets form after about three weeks of short days (under 12 hours of light), and each one can be rooted as a new plant.
Common problems
No significant problems. Brown leaf tips usually trace back to tap water.
Questions people ask
How much light does a spider plant need?
Low light to medium light. Best spot: an east window, or a few feet back from a south or west one.
How often should I water a spider plant?
Keep evenly moist, never soggy.
Is spider plant toxic to cats and dogs?
No. Non-toxic to dogs and cats.
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